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Thursday, October 31, 2013 12 pages Rs. 4 –Jean Anouilh
Traffic regulation for ACAUT ‘Public Awareness Rally’ today [ PAGE 02]
Obama orders curbs on NSA spying on UN
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october 31: AcAUt Public Awareness rally
reflections
By Sandemo Ngullie
ACAUT members Home Minister appeals meet NSCN public to ‘maintain calm’ (IM) to clarify Kohima, october 30 (mexN): Home Minister purpose of rally of Nagaland, G. Kaito Aye, has personally appealed to Morung Express News Dimapur | October 30
“where the Chief Minister has become the biggest beneficiary by executing all major contract works through firms” in the name of his family members. The NPCC also expressed that the NSCN (IM) banning the NTC and disallowing ACAUT to conduct a mass rally goes against the principles of democracy. “Since NTC has just been formed as a social organization like the Tenyimi Union, UNC, ENPO, Naga Hoho etc, the house felt that all civil societies should be
treated equally.” The meeting was also of the opinion that ACAUT is fighting to curb multiple taxation imposed by State Government agencies, municipal councils and other organisations. Therefore, the NPCC appealed to all concerned to cooperate with ACAUT to eradicate the “menace of unabated taxation.” The Congress also resolved “to pursue for an early Naga political settlement and urge the negotiating parties to arrive at a logical conclusion which will be honourable and acceptable.” The NPCC resolution was signed and issued by its President SI Jamir.
“If you tremble with indignation at every injustice then you are a comrade of mine.” A signatory of the Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation’s (ACAUT) banner at the Clock Tower put down Che Guevara next to his/her name. Others put in poems and words. “I am a student and I am worried about my future,” read the short message next to one of the signatures. Some put in the name of their organization and business establishment alongside their signatures. Thahekhu Village Council put up a banner of its own in support of the ACAUT, and people continued to sign the banner till after dark on October 30. The ACAUT is slated to hold a ‘Public Awareness Rally’ at the Clock Tower on Thursday, October 31 at 9.30am as continuation of its Signature Campaign to draw support for its larger campaign against “unabated taxation” by state and non state agencies. A five-member team of the ACAUT, informed a press release from its media cell, met with the steering committee of the NSCN (IM) and its Ato Kilonser today at Hebron Camp to clarify the purpose of the rally. The NSCN (IM) has
“disallowed” the public rally “in the interest of the Indo-Naga talks.” The ACAUT team, led by senior citizen Hekhevi Achumi, has clarified to the NSCN (IM) leaders during a five-hour marathon meeting that the rally has “nothing to do with the peace talks,” and is focused on “streamlining taxation.” In the light of its October 29 resolution the ACAUT has informed that they will “go ahead” with the rally, and has asked people to attend it. The government has been urged by the ACAUT to provide security to this end at the site and surrounding areas.
New Delhi, october 30 (pti): Expressing concern over the rising number of crimes against women, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said they are not safe and even subjected to molestation while travelling in buses. A bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi wondered why people in recent years have lost confidence in gov-
ernments and come out on streets in protest. “Why is it happening in the last few years? Why people are losing confidence? It did not happen ten years ago. Crime against women has come to the forefront only in the last five years. They used to suffer silently and they still continue to do so except in a few cases when there have been protests
and it has come out in the open,” the bench said. The bench said that the December 16 gang rape is not an isolated incident and such type of offence was committed in the past also. “Everyday girls travelling in buses are subjected to molestation. Women continue to suffer,” the bench said, adding “We remember Nirbhaya but the memo-
ries of the earlier incidents are not good and such cases happened earlier also.” It said people are coming out on streets as they are not satisfied and their rights are not protected by the government bodies. The court was hearing a PIL seeking its direction for setting up of a special team to probe an alleged incident of policemen
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‘Govt decision to shift District HQ shall stand’ Kohima, october 30 (mexN): The State Government has notified that the decision to shift the Peren District Headquarters shall stand. This has been stated in an order passed by Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner, Banuo Z. Jamir on October 29, 2013. “Whereas the Circular issued by the Deputy Commissioner Peren vide letter NO. REV/SA-1/08-09/586 dated 28/10/2013 regarding continuance of the Abeyance Order issued by him vide letter NO. REV/ SA-1/08-09/563 dated 18/10/2013, is contrary to the directives issued to him contained in this office letter NO. NO.CNR-4/11/2004 dated 25/10/2013, wherein it had been communicated that the Government decision to shift the District Headquarter shall stand,” the order stated. Further it noted that the “said circular mentioned above is hereby set aside and the Deputy Commissioner Peren is directed to take necessary action in accordance with the instructions contained in the letter of this office of even no. dated 25/10/2013.”
Ensure food safety
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Dimapur, october 30 (mexN): The Directorate of Health & Family Welfare today issued a directive to the CMO and Food Safety Officers of the district “to conduct inspections of Hotels, Restaurants, Bakeries, Canteens- (Office/ College/ School/ Institutions) Tea stalls and other public eating places including Street food vendors under its respective jurisdictions to ensure safety of food at all levels.” In a statement by the Principal Director &Addl. Food Safety Commissioner, he informed that this directive was made “in view of festive seasons round the corner and the forth coming Hornbill festival and 50th year of celebration of the Statehood.” Furthermore, it was stated that the inspection be conducted in consultation with district administration and Town council and that the exercise should be completed by November 15, 2013 and to submit the “action taken report” on or before November 20, 2013. This directive was issued “in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 30 (3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules 2011, the directive stated.
A relative cries at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, or RIMS hospital after a crude bomb went off at a covered bus stop in Imphal, Manipur state, India, Wednesday, Oct. 30. Police said two people died in the blast that happened just a day after another explosion injured five people in the same northeast Indian city. (AP Photo)
Development has come to a ‘grinding halt’
Dimapur, october 30 (mexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has pointed out that development works in Nagaland have come to a “grinding halt” and charged the NPF government with “emptying the state exchequer by indulging in mass corruptions.” This was part of a resolution adopted at the joint meeting of the NPCC held on October 29 in Kohima in the presence of Dr. K. Jayakumar, Secretary AICC, in-charge Nagaland. According to the resolutions adopted, the members deliberated that the NPF government has failed to prepare the Works Pro-
NPCC makes a resolution to ‘chargesheet and expose’ NPF government
gramme for 2013-14 and that it was “reduced to becoming a salary dispensing agency for the first time in the history of the state coinciding with the 50th state anniversary.” It has, therefore, resolved to “chargesheet and expose the NPF govt. for emptying the state exchequer by indulging in mass corruptions bringing entire developmental works to a grinding halt.” The NPCC stated that the “misdeeds” of the NPF party government is being raised from time to time
the public to “maintain calm” and “allow the law enforcement agencies of the State to do their job,” during the ‘Public Awareness Rally’ called by the ACAUT. “In view of the turn of events after destroying banners of ACAUT by miscreants and the proposed Public Awareness Rally of ACAUT to be held at the City Tower Dimapur on October 31, 2013, there have been tensions and apprehensions in the minds of the general public,” informed a ‘public appeal’ from the Home Minister’s office today. “The Government has been doing its best to see that peace and tranquility is maintained.” He further sought “cooperation from all sections of the society so that public order is maintained.”
Security intensified for Rally The Nagaland Police has intensified security measures in a run up to the ACAUT ‘Public Awareness Rally’ proposed to be held on October 31 at 9.30am at the Clock Tower here. The SP of Dimapur, VZ Angami, has informed that there
will be intensified motor vehicle checking for 2-3 days apart from the day of the rally. Additional companies will be deployed to take charge of the law and order situation. Central paramilitary forces like Assam Rifles and CRPF will also keep guard. Citizens have been advised to avoid carrying anything to the rally that could be used as a weapon.
Parking at DDSC stadium Further, it has been informed by the SP’s office that the DDSC stadium has been allotted for vehicular parking for those attending the rally in order to facilitate the smooth movement of vehicular traffic. All concerned have been requested to utilize the designated parking lot so as to avoid inconveniences during the rally. Traffic Regulations for October 31 on page 2. Messages of support on page 5.
Govt panel recommends Crimes against women increasing: Supreme Court Rs. 5 hike in diesel prices
New Delhi, october 30 (reuters): A government panel recommended that India immediately raise diesel prices by about 9.5 percent or 5 rupees a litre and take other measures to cut a huge oil subsidy bill, but its suggestions may prove tough to follow. The panel, set up in May to advise the government on fuel pricing, also suggested capping the subsidy on diesel sales at 6 rupees a litre, Oil Minister S. Veerappa Moily told a press conference on Wednesday India, the world’s fourth-largest oil importer, needs to rein in spending to help stabilise its finances and support the rupee, which hit a record low earlier this year. The 5 rupee diesel price hike could cut the annual subsidy bill by 400 billion rupees, said Kirit Parikh, the head of the government panel that submitted the report. Diesel accounts for over 40 percent of India’s refined fuel use. With state elections looming from November and a general election due by May 2014, however, the government may find it difficult to raise domestic fuel prices sharply at a time that inflation is still high. “We recognise it may not be possible right now to increase prices by the same quantum as
suggested in the report,” Parikh said. Annual inflation accelerated to a seven-month high of 6.4 percent in September, driven by higher food prices and fuel inflation, which is running at about 10 percent. Diesel demand in India is not very sensitive to price, because it is mainly used to transport goods by road and to run generators in a country plagued by power shortages. Demand runs at over 1 million barrels per day. In January, government allowed fuel retailers to raise the price of subsidised diesel by 1 cent a litre every month and asked bulk buyers to pay market rates, but prices are still below global market levels. The panel also suggested a 4 rupee/litre increase in the price of kerosene, a politically sensitive commodity widely used by the rural poor. Kerosene prices have not been raised since June 2011, and any increase would help narrow the gap with diesel and curb switching and adulteration. The panel also favoured limiting the sale of cooking gas cylinders sold at subsidised rates to six per household from nine, plus a gradual increase in retail prices to shift to market pricing in three years’ time.
beating up Aam Aadmi Party members protesting non-registration of an FIR in a rape case in June this year. It reserved its order and asked senior advocate Shanti Bhushan, appearing for petitioner and Delhi government counsel Siddharth Luthra to suggest names of two persons each who could be part of team to conduct the probe.
Satellite tracking of Amur Falcons to begin
Dimapur, october 30 (mexN): A joint mission is underway to ‘satellite tag’ the Amur Falcon. The Ministry of Environment and Forests, The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, Convention on Migratory Species Office, United Nations Environment Programme, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and Nagaland Forest Department will take up this “joint scientific mission.” “The bird of prey visits Nagaland from October to November every year, probably before taking a giant leap across the Indian Ocean,” explained M. Lokeswara Rao, Principal Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Nagaland. “The raptor spends its day in search of food and settles on the trees for roosting during the night. There are issues and threats related to conservation of Amur Falcons, particularly during their seasonal migration across the Indian territory. One of the key requirements for preparing a ‘Conservation Action Plan’ for this species is a comprehensive understanding of their seasonal migration patterns. As the species is a very long distant migrant there is a need to
Chief Wildlife Warden refutes The State Department of Forests has refuted the number of Amur Falcons killed in Nagaland last year. The Chief Wildlife Warden, Dimapur, has pitted the number at 30,000, as opposed to the estimate of 1,10,000-1,40,000 made by researchers last year. Detailed report on Page 2
A joint scientific mission is underway to ‘satellite tag’ the Amur Falcon to trace its migration route. Amur Falcons are often seen in the evenings, flying around their roosting site in Doyang, Wokha.
use specialized satellite transmitters, which can track their seasonal movements.” In that, the birds will be tagged with antenna and tracked through satellite. To undertake this joint scientific mission in the Doyang area of Wokha in Nagaland, scientists from Wild life Institute of India, Programme Officer - Birds of Prey (Raptors), Convention on Migratory Species Office United Nations Environment Programme
Abu Dhabi, and two leading scientists from Hungary who have experience of satellite tracking of Falcons will visit Nagaland in the first week of November. Rao said, “It is planned to put satellite transmitters on 5 Amur Falcons during the visit of the scientific team to Nagaland. It is first of its kind in the country to put satellite transmitter on Amur Falcons. Nagaland will be in world map with this operation.” The Chief Wildlife War-
den T. Lotha and his team of officers from wildlife wing of the department and other forest officers in Doyang will be helping and supervising the whole operation. The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small raptor belonging to the falcon family (Falconidae). Every October, a large number of Amur Falcons arrive in the North East, especially Nagaland, from Siberia en route to their final destination — Somalia, Kenya and South Africa. Though the Amur Falcon is not an endangered species of bird, there has been a huge interest for the majestic bird species because of its migratory behaviour.
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